We asked experts what they like about the trendy salads—and how to make a really good one.

Bold flavors and bright colors make corn salads pop on picnic spreads, at backyard barbecues and in family-style summertime ...

"Massaged kale is tossed with pops of fresh sweet corn, creamy avocado and cotija cheese enrobed in a zesty cilantro-lime dressing with crunchy tortilla strips in every bite!" To turn the salad ...

The creamy dressing in this nutrient-rich bowl from the Your Super Life cookbook combines acerola cherry powder, which is one of the highest natural sources of vitamin C, with fresh and zesty cilantro ...

The goal is to create a filling three-course meal for two — hopefully with some tasty leftovers for lunch the next day.